GITADon't miss out on the opportunity to participate in one of the most cutting-edge geospatial conferences to come to North America in years. GeoBuiz 2015, Aug. 10-11, North Bethesda, MD will be an intense international meeting focusing upon geospatial technology business trends and directions, policy development, innovation, implementation, education and research.READ MORE

Government Health ITWhen it comes to public health, and identifying the events and behaviors that affect it, agencies charged with protecting the health and welfare of citizens need to leverage every available tool at their disposal to quickly and effectively respond to growing threats. Data mapping is a tool to answer the call.
Data mapping isn't a new technique in the healthcare spectrum. The earliest use of mapping for public health was in the 1850s by John Snow when he used hand-drawn maps to determine and show the locations of cholera deaths.READ MORE

Inside GNSSIn sharp contrast to the strong support given to the military's satellite navigation programs in the next fiscal year, Congress is considering cutting every GPS-related programs supported by the Department of Transportation.
The Senate appropriations committee has approved language matching a House decision to slash $17 million from the $27 million requested for the civil contribution to the GPS program. READ MORE

National Defense MagazineThe word "open" is not often used to describe U.S. intelligence services.
But that is the buzzword at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency since its new director Robert Cardillo took over in 2014.
"Openness" has two meanings at the agency which is best known for its thousands of analysts who pour over imagery collected by spy aircraft and satellites in order to determine the intent of rivals.
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Smart Grid NewsAlaska Sen. Lisa Muskowski has introduced legislation to create microgrids in islanded communities. S. 1227 would help these communities diversify their fuel sources by including them in the microgrid system of the Department of Energy.
The bill would require the Secretary of Energy to develop a of hybrid microgrid system technology for isolated communities; seek to leverage local capacity and knowledge in developing a system; and authorize establishment of future targets for the economic displacement of conventional generation used in hybrid micro-grid systems.
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CoreLogicAs a GIS professional, you understand that robust and quality data is at the heart of every business decision including land-use planning, mineral exploration, tax compliance, transportation, as well as infrastructure development and management. However, collecting data from various local government and other resources can be expensive, time-consuming and error-prone. Sadly identifying a single and trusted provider of quality data is not always easy. Until now.READ MORE

GPS WorldMore than 16,000 people from 120 countries around the world are expected to converge in San Diego, Calif., this week to discuss the power of maps and applying geography at the 2015 Esri User Conference. The Esri UC and related events are taking place July 18–24, featuring a variety of speakers from a presidential candidate to global first responders.
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Directions MagazineIf "knowledge is power" as Sir Francis Bacon once said, then it's no surprise that Big Data means big empowerment for enterprises all over the world.
AccuWeather understood the challenges and strength of Big Data long before it became a buzzword. After all, making forecasts with superior accuracy is a process that demands great amounts of data on an ongoing basis. READ MORE

GIS User"CloudCities puts your city at your fingertips, making complex decisions easier, smarter and a lot more magical. It's an ever­growing family of innovative cloud apps that lets you design, monitor and manage your city right from your web browser. CloudCities evolves to become an integral part of your work, adapting to your processes and supporting you in making your city a better place." says Antje Kunze, CEO of SmarterBetterCities.
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St. Louis Post-DispatchOver the last few years, there has been considerable activity surrounding the relocation of the National Geospatial Agency West Campus Headquarters from its present location near the Anheuser-Busch brewery in St. Louis. NGA's relocation will produce an extraordinary and unprecedented economic benefit to the locale that is fortunate enough to attract the federal government's investment.READ MORE